intramural

The definition of intramural is something within the limits or boundaries of a college or city.

(adjective)

An example of intramural is the sports program of a college where teams from the same college compete for a college-wide title; intramural sports.

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See intramural in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. within the walls or limits of a city, college, etc.
  2. between or among members of the same school, college, etc.: intramural athletics
  3. Anat. within the substance of the walls of an organ

Origin: intra- + mural

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See intramural in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Existing or carried on within the bounds of an institution, especially a school: intramural athletics.
  2. Anatomy Occurring or situated within the wall of a cavity or organ.

Related Forms:

  • inˌtra·muˈral·ly adverb

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